The History of Science from Augustine to Galileo
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (803 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486288501 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Topics include the incorporation of Greek and Arabic learning, criticism of Aristotle in the later Middle Ages and the Scientific Revolution itself. Richly illuminating study of the Western scientific tradition from its decay after the collapse of the Roman Empire to its full reflowering in the 17th century. Introduction. 1959 edition.. Bibliography. Over 60 illus
An excellent account of the evolution of science. A Customer This is a very widely encompassing account of the evolution and development of science through history. The considerations of the sociopolitical and philosophical climates pertaining to the times gives the reader a basis of understanding why science progressed as it did. The account is very well organised and lucid, although it fails in some aspects to consider the contributions of the Far Eastern civilizations. It makes a very valuable contribution to help appreciate acutely the value of those who contributed to science's d. A good book on a poorly known subject Jordan Bell I was surprised to find how few English language books there are about science in the middle ages. If you want to read about Galileo's work on inertial physics, or Descartes' work on optics, or Newton's work on astronomy, or Lavoisier's work on chemistry, there are many (i) comprehensive books by researchers completely familiar with the original work, (ii) reliable surveys, and (iii) popular less technical accounts. There are also many biographies of scientists like Kepler, Leonardo, Galileo, Descartes and Newton that are qu. Mediocre This is a very mediocre history. I shall illustrate its mediocrity by criticising this quotation:"The formulation of the Aristotelian 'law of motion' metrically as a function [velocity proportional to motive power over resistance], so that it became quantitatively refutable, was an achievement of the greatest importance, even though neither Bradwardine nor any of his contemporaries discovered an expression that fitted the facts or indeed applied any empirical quantitate test." (p. II.70)This makes no sense. Nothing is added